Honest cruise ship reviews and family vacation tips
In-depth, honest reviews of individual cruise ships from firsthand sailings.
I sailed Norwegian Luna on her first U.S. sailing, a 4-night Bahamas cruise from Miami on March 23, 2026, and I came away really impressed. This was a solo cruise for me, which made it a little different from most of my sailings. I usually cruise with one of my daughters, so I am always…
After more than 30 cruises, Utopia of the Seas is my favorite ship. Here’s my honest, firsthand review — the dining, bars, pools, kids clubs, shows, and what to know before you sail.
An honest review of the Infinite Family Balcony cabin on Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas — the layout, sleeping arrangements, split bathroom, the infinite balcony, and whether it’s the right cabin for families with kids.
An honest Star of the Seas review from one of the ship’s first-ever sailings — a daddy-daughter cruise covering every neighborhood, the Infinite Family Balcony, dining, cruising with kids, and CocoCay.
An honest Odyssey of the Seas review from a family of four with 30+ cruises behind them — the 7-night Greek Isles itinerary from Rome, the Quantum Ultra Class ship, the dining and bars, and why it’s one of our favorite Royal Caribbean ships.
An honest Freedom of the Seas review from a dads-and-kids long weekend in the Bahamas — the ship’s neighborhoods, dining, bars, pool deck, kids’ activities, and a day at CocoCay.
An honest MSC World America review from a family sailing — the seven districts, the dining and bars, kids’ activities, the shows, and a day at Ocean Cay, and why MSC beats its U.S. reputation.
An honest Icon of the Seas review from a big family-and-friends group sailing the biggest ship in the world — the Surfside family neighborhood, the Category 6 water park, the AquaDome, Chill Island’s pools, the bars and dining, the shows, and the honest pros and cons.